The future is smart. If you want to keep up with the times, you should go to Ventus IT Professionals, because that company has unique knowledge and expertise in the field of smart building. General manager Edwin Koose talks about it.
Smart building for more efficiency
Edwin: “The possibilities are almost endless, but we approach every project the same: what is your goal? We provide independent advice on smart building; we help companies during such a process.” Ventus IT Professionals is therefore not a manufacturer or supplier, nor is it affiliated with them, but stands by your side during the transition or implementation of a Smart Building.
“This can be new construction, but existing construction is most common. Especially nowadays, companies are busy creating an efficient hybrid working environment for their staff. This often starts with the question of how they can measure the extent to which their space is actually occupied and used.”
The wide world of building automation
'Smart building' is a catch-all concept. It includes just about everything you can think of for building automation and is powered by the available data. For example: temperature, lighting network, use of specific rooms, cleaning, security, ICT and waste processing.
Measuring is knowing
By automating and optimizing things in a building, you can save a lot of energy and costs. Edwin: “It all starts with measuring. Suppose: thanks to that data, you know that there is hardly anyone in your office building on Wednesday afternoons. You can then do two things. Spread out more, so that everyone has a 'semi-quiet' workplace and there are always people present. Or cut back: turn off the climate, turn off the lighting and therefore save a lot of energy on Wednesdays - so you are one step closer to your sustainability goals.”
Once you start, you're hooked
Smart building is fascinating. Edwin: “People come to us with an idea of what they want; they are interested. But if we then tell them what else they can do, they become really enthusiastic.” Ventus IT Professionals is also affiliated with real estate advisors and housing organizations. “This way we can really provide appropriate advice about the design of a smart building. And thus also measure whether the new design is a success or not. Data provides knowledge, which allows you to work more efficiently.”
Since 2019, Ventus IT Professionals has been a member of FHI, the federation of technology industries. As the only IT company involved in building automation, it brings unique knowledge and perspectives. This provides different dynamics and interesting insights for industry peers.
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